Location The Senior Communications Specialist develops and executes strategic communications that strengthen employee engagement, recruitment, organizational culture, and brand reputation through clear, consistent, and engaging messaging across digital and print platforms. This role creates and manages content including newsletters, emails, executive messaging, website and intranet content, marketing materials, video scripts, and organizational announcements, while supporting change management initiatives through timely communications that drive awareness and adoption. Working cross-functionally, the specialist also manages and optimizes communication platform - including SharePoint, ADP, OptiSigns, content management systems, intranets, employee applications, and virtual meeting tool - to ensure an effective user experience and alignment with organizational priorities.

Essential Job Functions

Develop and execute content strategies that support organizational growth, recruitment, and brand reputation

Create content that strengthens employee engagement and reinforces organizational values and priorities

Support change management initiatives by delivering communications that drive successful adoption

Optimize digital communication platforms to ensure effective content delivery





Review and refresh existing content across all platforms to maintain relevance, accuracy, and alignment

Support and coordinate company events, meetings, and functions.

Partner with internal teams and external vendors to enhance platform functionality and user experience

Coordinate language translation for materials

Maintain asset files, ensuring proper organization and retention

Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience

6+ years of experience in communications, journalism, or public relations

Solid analytical, editorial skills, creative skills, technical skills, and project management skills

Proficiency in content creation and technology tools, including Office365, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, AI

High level understanding of communications platforms, including SharePoint, Zoom, OptiSigns, etc.

Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred Qualifications Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities

Experience supporting platform implementations or upgrades

Comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders

Data-informed mindset with the ability to interpret engagement metrics

Experience planning and executing internal events

📌 Senior Communications Specialist (Mumbai)
🏢 Iowa State University Research Park
📍 Mumbai